Cook recalls trocar needles with packaging that may not seal properly, risking device sterility. Affected units have specific reference part numbers and lot numbers.
Packaging may have low seal strength and not meet peel strength specifications, compromising device sterility
Cook is recalling trocar needles that may have packaging with weak seals, which could compromise the device's sterility. This recall affects medical devices used for puncture sites and catheter tracts.
The packaging may have low seal strength, which could lead to compromised sterility. This means the device might not be sterile when used, increasing infection risk during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals and medical facilities using Cook trocar needles with reference part number DTN-18-20.0 or lot number 15786588 are most at risk.
Check for reference part number DTN-18-20.0, order number G01377, or lot number 15786588 on the packaging. The product is used for dilating puncture sites or catheter tracts in medical procedures.
Look for reference part number DTN-18-20.0, order number G01377, or lot number 15786588 on the packaging.
The reference part number is DTN-18-20.0, order number G01377, and lot number 15786588.
The recall record does not mention a remedy or fix.
Check for reference part number DTN-18-20.0, order number G01377, or lot number 15786588 on the packaging.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cook to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1526-2024 — Cook Cook Hello, I own a Cook that is covered by recall Z-1526-2024 from Cook. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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